Sunday, June 3, 2012

Venus transit parks

When Venus interposes itself directly between Earth and the sun for the last time in more than a century, national parks across America will be prepared to observe the historic event.

(Huffington Post)

Cleveland County residents will be given a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see Venus crossing the face of the sun next week.

(Gaston Gazette)

These transits are rare because the orbit of Venus around the sun is slightly tilted, relative to the orbit of Earth.

(CharlotteObserver.com)

Venus will not transit the Sun again for another 106 years For more information, co to starkids.org or call 970-613-7793. Rocky Mountain National Park is holding its Astronomy in the Park program throughout the summer.

(broomfieldenterprise.com)

Children 12 and under are admitted free. State parks pass holder will be admitted free. Information: www. transitofvenus.org; nasa.